Senior Import Officer at Alfred and Victoria Associates

Alfred & Victoria Associates is one of Nigeria’s leading ICT solution based company. Our company offers a wide range of services which are in high demand of today’s emerging market. AVA has three major arms which have been streamlined to meet our customer's needs. The three major arms are: Consulting, Recruitment and Training.

Alfred & Victoria Associates has become one of the most sought after Human Capital Development Organization in recent times. She is fast becoming the distinguished strategic partner required in all sectors of the economy, and also in the fast growing world of outsourcing which is now in huge demand in all profession.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Import Officer
 

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

Job Summary

• Collaborate with the Import Manager to coordinate end-to-end import related activities.

Responsibilities

• Process Form ‘M’ for every importation
• Process Letters of Credit (L/C)
• Review and confirm shipping documents from suppliers
• Liaise with banks and Nigeria Customs to facilitate the issuance of PAAR
• Accurate computation and payment of customs duty
• Effectively negotiate with Third Party Logistics Providers (3PL) to achieve seamless and cost-effective clearing of good
• Liaise with accounts department to ensure prompt payment of duty and other charges
• Process Insurance claims
• Maintain up-to-date records of all importation data including documents that may be required for Insurance claims
• Prompt processing of refunds with shipping and terminal operators
• Prepare periodic reports and suggests improvements that will enhance performance.
• Ensure health & safety rules are maintained at the warehouses.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Imports & Logistics Manager.

Education / Certifications

• Degree in Marketing, Business, Finance or any other related field

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience.

Skills / Values / Attitudes:

• Good analytical/numerical skills
• Excellent communication and written skills
• Good Negotiation Skills
• Strong ability to work under pressure
• Able to Multi-task/prioritize
• Excellent use of MS Office Packages
• Entrepreneurship
• Agility
• Performance
• Speaking honestly
• Be optimistic and bold
• Overcome stress
• Take medium & long-term goals on board
• Be a decision maker
• Succeed with the team
• Be a role model and respectful.

Remuneration
Very Attractive.

Application Closing Date
9th September, 2022 (3:00PM)